There are many reasons to go camping in France for your summer holiday. There are sunny beaches, blue seas, magnificent mountains and great food and drink. France also has a fantastic camping culture, so there are many great campsites to choose from, most of which have fabulous facilities.
There is one reason to go camping in France that stands above all others, and this is how beautiful the country is. France's diverse landscape changes from region to region or even from town to town! Whether you want miles and miles of green pasture land or the highest snow-capped mountains, you can find it in France. You have your pick of beautiful places to visit.
So, where should you go first? Here are five of the most beautiful places you could choose to visit in France for your next camping holiday. Take a look and see which appeals to you the most. We have loads of fantastic campsites and caravan parks for you to choose from. Please look at our campsite finder and narrow down the regions and options until you find your perfect campsite.
Côte d'Azur
No list of the most beautiful places in France would be complete without mentioning the Côte d'Azur. This region is also better known as the French Riviera because of its long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise seas and the beautiful Mediterranean weather you can experience here.
The Côte d'Azur is one of the more popular regions to visit, which is fantastic if you are looking for a sunny holiday in beautiful surroundings with a wide choice of campsites with excellent facilities and amenities.
Rhône-Alps
For a diverse landscape full of magnificent mountains, deep canyons and beautiful valleys, you can't beat the Rhône-Alps. This area is in the South-East region of France and promises some of the most breathtaking scenery you could imagine. Miles of vineyards and farms are nestled between mountains and valleys, with idyllic towns and villages sprinkled throughout.
There is so much to see and do in this area too. For outdoor pursuits enthusiasts, you have a superb choice of exhilarating experiences. You can boat, fish, swim, ski and more! This is also a fantastic place for relaxing hikes through the natural beauty of the countryside.
Champagne-Ardenne
This is the region known for being the birthplace of Champagne and where it continues to be produced to this day. All those fields and vineyards add a green lushness to the area, and as you travel through, you can't help but marvel at the beautiful scenery. It might make great Champagne and wine, but it offers more than a fantastic wine trail to follow.
While here you can visit medieval chateaus and historical sites and enjoy France's best art and culture. You should always make sure you visit a vineyard or two, too; it would be a shame to miss out on all those champagne testing opportunities!
Burgundy
Burgundy is another region famous for delectable wines, where tranquil green vineyards stretch for mile after mile, providing a clean, green natural look to the whole area. Nestled between vineyards, you can find idyllic French villages and towns, a picturesque addition to the scenery.
Burgundy is also the place to visit if you are interested in exploring some of France's best castles. You can find Fontenay Abbey and the Basilica of Vezelay here. Both are as impressive and worth a quick trip to if you are in the area.
Midi-Pyrénées
The last place on our list of beautiful french holiday locations is not one to be forgotten. The Midi-Pyrénées is one of the best places to go for beautiful mountains and rugged scenery that is both wild and beautiful at the same time. You can't help but be impressed by the sight of these towering mountain ranges that provide the backdrop to the stunning valleys and lakes that sit between them.
This is a fabulous region for camping and hiking; you have some idyllic villages and towns to visit along the way. Book yourself a fantastic campsite in the area as a base, and then head out to explore the wildlife and natural world on offer.
This is a beautiful site just a short drive from the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and ideally located for touring Provence. The site has been in the same family since 1980, and now the 3rd generation is taking over the running of the site and is very proud of what has been achieved by their Parents and Grandparents. The site consists of 157 pitches, all with 10 amp E.H.U. and all offering some shade from the established cork oaks; pitches are spacious and separated by low flowery hedges, and all pitches have water and waste water drainage. Access to the site is good, and check-in was quick and efficient; you can walk around and select your pitch. Facilities on site were spotless and modern, and there is a shop, bar, restaurant and takeaway.
Situated on the doorstep of the Ardèche Gorges, Yelloh! Village Aluna Vacances is well-placed for all kinds of outdoor activities. The famous Pont d'Arc itself is only 15 km away, popular for canoeing excursions amidst spectacular scenery. The surrounding wooded hills offer wonderful cycling and hiking trails through the wild herbs of the garrigue landscape.
This excellent lakeside site is near the city of Langres. Only twenty minutes from the A5/A31 junction, Camping de la Liez provides an ideal spot for an overnight/provisioning stop en route to the south of France. However, there is also a lot on offer for a longer stay.
Camping la Rivière is situated on the banks of the Dordogne with direct access to the river and a sand and pebble beach. It is a natural rural site and in a pleasant location. The A20 motorway and the town of Souillac are just 15 km away. The welcome from the owners is warm and friendly and they place much importance on customer service and a pleasant family atmosphere. There are 110 pitches of which 19 are for mobile homes (all for rent). The remaining 91 pitches are for touring units, and all have electricity (10A). Of a good size, all are level and on grass and divided by trees and shrubs which provide a good amount of shade. There is a lagoon-shaped swimming pool together with a paddling pool. Thoughtfully, there are two separate games areas, one for the toddlers and one for the rest.
La Baume is a large, busy site about 5.5 km from the long sandy beach of Fréjus-Plage, although with its fine and varied selection of swimming pools many people do not bother to make the trip. The pools, with their palm trees, are remarkable for their size and variety (water slides, etc) – the very large feature pool being a highlight. There is also an aquatic play area, two indoor pools with a slide and the new Armata spa area. The site has 240 adequately sized, fully serviced pitches, separated by hedges and most have shade. Although tents are accepted, the site concentrates mainly on caravanning. It becomes full in season.
Camping la Chapoulière is a medium sized site, alongside the Ardèche river, some two kilometres south of Ruoms. Grassy banks allow easy access to the river with a deeper area for bathing. The site is in two areas: the upper level, above the pool, has chalets and touring pitches; the older, more established area is for touring pitches nearer the river, with some chalets/mobile homes close to the restaurant. Trees provide dappled shade. There are 134 fairly level touring pitches (no hedges) on sand and grass, all with 6/8A electricity. This site is a good choice for those who prefer to make their own entertainment, and many visitors return year after year, creating a lively community and a sociable atmosphere.
Only 10 km. from autoroute A31 (exit Langres Sud), this site is ideally located for an overnight stop on your holiday journey, but also has the basics for a more extended stay. There are 180 pitches, of which 150 are for touring units with 10A electricity. Most facilities are near the entrance, as is a flat grassy area mostly used by caravans and motorhomes for overnight stops. A wooded area, where nature has been worked with rather than controlled, provides groups of numbered pitches with lots of shade (leads for electricity of up to 40 m. could be needed). Further on is an area for tents with no electricity supply. A tour operator uses the site. In high season trained staff run a club for children and other activities for all ages. The location is ideally situated for exploring the lakes, rivers, canal, paths and cycle tracks of the region and the beautiful town of Langres.
Castel Camping Château de l’Epervière is a popular high-quality site peacefully situated on the wooded grounds of a 16th-century château close to the A6 and near the village of Gigny-sur-Saône. It is a beautiful site surrounded by the vineyards of Southern Burgundy. Access to the site is good, and English is spoken at reception. Upon arrival, you will be impressed by the building and its surroundings, and as you drive down by the fishing lake over a long bridge to your pitch, you see the extent of the Chateau’s grounds.
This pretty town site has been leased from the municipality for some years by an enthusiastic, friendly couple. There are 85 neat and tidy pitches which are separated by hedges and flowers decorate the site. The level pitches include 71 with electricity (10A) for touring units and 50 for tents. There are four chalets to rent. At the far end of the site there is a slipway onto the River Loire and it is this aspect that attracts campers with canoes. The site also has its own canoes for hire and include free transfers. Situated on the route of the Voie Verte cycle path, which runs along the Canal du Centre, this is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.
This site is ideally situated, 3 km. from the free A75 autoroute, making an excellent short stay for those en route to the south and a good base for those wishing to visit the Cévennes National Park with its beautiful and rugged scenery. This quiet, neat, family run site nestles below the old village, close to the lower part of the town, all within easy walking distance. There are spectacular views from the château, floodlit at night. There are 106 good sized, level, grassy pitches, all with electricity (10/16A) and mostly separated by hedges with maturing trees providing some shade.
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